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review ASUS ZenScreen MB249C review: A niche portable monitor

ASUS ZenScreen MB249C review: A niche portable monitor

The ASUS ZenScreen MB249C is a monitor that might be worth looking into if you’re interested in something that’s both portable and large. With a 24-inch IPS display, this portable monitor breaks the limits of what I thought portable meant. Still, with the help of a built-in smart handle that doubles as a stand, a desk arm, and a wall partition hook bundled in
tutorial How to use Netplwiz to login to Windows without a password

How to use Netplwiz to login to Windows without a password

Experienced Windows users may miss the old days, when they could sign into their computers without entering a password and the operating system instantly logged them in. To do that, they used a tool named Netplwiz, which “typed” the user account password for them at each login. This old trick still works in Windows 10 and Windows 11, even though it’s not a great
article The 7 best features of Opera GX

The 7 best features of Opera GX

If you’re a gamer, you might want to take into account Opera GX, the web browser designed specifically for gaming. What makes it stand out are its features, like the ability to control how much CPU and RAM it uses, or its deep customization, unlike anything you’ve ever seen on traditional browsers. After using it for a month or so, I’ve come to realize
tutorial Turn off OneDrive Memories (On This Day) in Windows

Turn off OneDrive Memories (On This Day) in Windows

Many OneDrive users, including myself, rely on this cloud-storage service for backing up pictures and videos taken with their smartphones or digital cameras. However, there’s one feature of this service that some may find annoying: OneDrive automatically creates albums with past pictures you’ve taken on the same day but years ago. And, when it does that, it displays a daily “On this day” notification

Connect your Android phone to a Windows PC with Phone Link

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Phone Link is Microsoft’s attempt to keep you in front of your Windows computer even while using your Android device. The app syncs your Android smartphone to your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, helping you get notifications, calls, and texts on your desktop. This tutorial illustrates how to set up and use Phone Link to connect your Android smartphone or tablet and your Windows computer or device: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] NOTE:
tutorial 8 ways to minimize and maximize apps in Windows

8 ways to minimize and maximize apps in Windows

Minimizing and maximizing apps helps you declutter the Windows desktop and focus on the apps you’re currently using. If you have a Windows computer or device, you probably already know how to maximize a window, and you’re most likely familiar with how to minimize a window as well. But there are several ways to maximize or minimize a window, and while some of them
review IIYAMA ProLite XUB2492HSC-B5 review: Good for laptop users

IIYAMA ProLite XUB2492HSC-B5 review: Good for laptop users

The IIYAMA ProLite XUB2492HSC-B5 is a monitor equipped with a USB-C port that allows you to use it as a docking station. Thus, it makes for an interesting choice if you rely on your laptop both for work and at home but you’d like more screen estate than what your notebook’s built-in display offers. Featuring an IPS panel and a lot of adjustment options,
tutorial How to use Android Nearby Share with Windows PCs

How to use Android Nearby Share with Windows PCs

Google’s Nearby Share feature offers a convenient way to transfer photos, videos, documents, and other files wirelessly between Android devices without using the internet or a USB cable. But did you know that Nearby Share is available on PC also, not just on Android devices? In this guide, I’ll show you how to use Google’s Nearby Share app to share files between your Android
article What's new in Windows 11 Moment 3 Update?

What's new in Windows 11 Moment 3 Update?

There’s a new update coming to Windows 11 computers, codenamed Moment 3. Like the previous Moment 1 and Moment 2 updates, Moment 3 also brings a series of cumulative updates with a couple of new features and small improvements. Are you curious about what’s new in Windows 11 Moment 3 Update? Do you want to know how to install it right now without waiting
review Intel NUC 12 Mini PC Enthusiast Kit review: Good for gaming!

Intel NUC 12 Mini PC Enthusiast Kit review: Good for gaming!

The market for mini computers seems to be growing year after year, and more and more manufacturers are designing and creating such devices. Fortunately, there’s a niche for small gaming PCs too, and one of the largest hardware companies in the world, Intel, is focusing on it. In today’s review, I’m going to take a look at the Intel NUC 12 Mini PC Enthusiast
article What is a Windows user account?

What is a Windows user account?

Just as with any other operating system, you need a user account to use a Windows computer or device. This is one of those concepts that a lot of us take for granted, and we believe we know what it is and what it does. But do you know everything there is to know? This guide includes a detailed definition of the user account,
review AMD Radeon RX 7600 review: 1080p gaming for all

AMD Radeon RX 7600 review: 1080p gaming for all

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the latest entry in Team Red’s mainstream range of graphics cards. According to AMD, this mid-range GPU offers excellent performance in 1080p gaming and should be a great choice for those who want an upgrade over their two-generation old graphics cards. In this review, I’ll walk you through the AMD Radeon RX 7600’s essential tech specs, we’ll take
article What's the fastest web browser for Windows in 2023?

What's the fastest web browser for Windows in 2023?

There are so many web browsers you can try and use that their sheer number might feel overwhelming. So, if you’re trying to find the best web browser in 2023, we thought it would be a good idea to check out the most popular ones for you. There are a lot of aspects to consider when deciding on a web browser, including but not
article Intel NUC 13 Pro & NUC 13 Extreme: Business or gaming?

Intel NUC 13 Pro & NUC 13 Extreme: Business or gaming?

Intel recently launched two new series of Mini PCs in the Intel NUC family. These are the Intel NUC 13 Pro and Intel NUC 13 Extreme, two types of small form factor PCs designed and aimed at different audiences, but both offering high computing performance and plenty of customization options. While the Intel NUC 13 Pro is aimed at businesses in need of powerful
tutorial How to check the Office version you’re using (6 ways)

How to check the Office version you’re using (6 ways)

Microsoft Office is just as popular as Windows, if not more so. And for good reason: it offers a useful collection of apps that allow us to do our work by creating documents and delivering engaging presentations or detailed reports and calculations. If you have problems and Office no longer works, your tech support engineer might ask you about your Office version in order
review Opera GX review: Do you want a gaming browser?

Opera GX review: Do you want a gaming browser?

If you’re a gamer and you usually keep your browser open even when you’re playing games, you might want to check out Opera GX. It’s a unique web browser, designed especially for gamers, and full of tools, features, and personalization options. If you’ve seen it, you know that it easily stands out from other browsers. But is it actually a good browser? Is it
tutorial How to use Microsoft Remote Desktop to connect to other PCs

How to use Microsoft Remote Desktop to connect to other PCs

The Microsoft Remote Desktop client is a free app for Windows 11 and Windows 10, available through the Microsoft Store, useful when you need remote access to another Windows computer or device. This universal remote desktop client works both with devices available in your network and devices with public IP addresses that are accessible through the internet. For example, you can use it to
tutorial How to use Sticky Notes in Windows

How to use Sticky Notes in Windows

Sticky Notes is the go-to post-it notes app for Windows, allowing you to create notes quickly and easily. You can type bits of information directly on your desktop, and you can even add images to your notes. If you’re like me and feel the need to jot down the things you have to remember, then you’ll definitely want to know how to use Sticky
tutorial How to open Sticky Notes in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to open Sticky Notes in Windows 10 and Windows 11

When it comes to Windows programs, Sticky Notes belongs to the oldies but goldies category. This app is a simple tool for creating quick notes that stay on your desktop. In recent versions of Windows, it can also be synchronized across devices and computers so that you can access your notes from anywhere. Before you can use it, you need to know how to
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